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Snowmobile Derby Celebrates 60th Annual Race
By Kathy Cutforth, Correspondent In 1964, Eagle River was a little summer resort town with few winter tourists and the sight of a snowmobile was a rarity. Today, Eagle River…
Read MoreEight Area School Bands to March in Tournament of Roses Parade
By Kathy Cutforth, Correspondent Updated 1/2/2023 – If you missed the Parade, watch it online now. The Parade begins at 11:24. For the eight area high schools marching in…
Read MoreHow to Help During Season of Giving and Beyond
Directory of Resources and Community Service Organizations Compiled by Northwoods News Staff Christmastime is a focus of giving for many. Not only for one’s family and friends, but for others.…
Read MoreLights of the Northwoods Brings Joy of Christmas to Rhinelander
By Kathy Cutforth, Correspondent Twinkling lights, hot cocoa, the smile of a child, the camaraderie of friends. These seasonal joys are what keep the volunteers of Lights of the Northwoods…
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November Brings Long-Awaited Events:
Hunting Season, Thanksgiving, Holiday Shopping
Compiled by Northwoods News Staff For many in the Northwoods, white-tailed deer gun hunting season is second only to Thanksgiving in November – and is far more important than Black…
Read MoreSmall Towns, Big Dreams – Bill Rebane’s Hollywood Midwest Exhibit Opens in Merrill
By Kathy Cutforth, Correspondent It was a different age for movies in the late 1960s when Bill Rebane, an immigrant from the former Soviet Union, moved to the tiny town of…
Read More2022 Haunted Houses and Frightfully Fun Happenings
Compiled by Northwoods News Staff The Northwoods has its share of odd, haunted and creepy happenings. From the ancient Anishinaabe specter of winter starvation and greed, the Windigo, creepy…
Read MoreTrick-or-Treating 2022
Compiled by Northwoods News Staff We’ve checked every cobweb, frighteningly freaky corner and coffin to bring you this list of free, public Halloween parties and trick-or-treating events for children.…
Read MoreTEDx Returns to Nicolet College
By Kathy Cutforth, Correspondent Nicolet College in Rhinelander will host its second TEDxNicoletCollege event on Friday, September 30th from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Lakeside Center. Ten speakers…
Read MoreTake a Hike in the Northwoods
Tips and Guides By Kathy Cutforth, Correspondent The Northwoods offers a variety of hiking trails to suit every taste, from easy walking paths to backwoods hiking requiring a map and…
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